This course aims to allow students to develop and sustain an interest in health early-years care and education social care and issues affecting the care sector. BTEC extended certificate in Health and Social Care: A broad basis of study for the health and social care sector. Equivalent in size to one A Level. 4 units of which 3 are mandatory and 2 are external. Mandatory content (83%). External assessment (58%). BTEC diploma in Health and Social Care: This qualification has been designed to account for two-thirds of a two-year full-time study programme for learners who are intending to go onto further study in a related sector. It supports access to a range of higher education courses if taken as part of a programme of study that includes another BTEC or A Level alongside it. Equivalent in size to two A Levels. 8 units of which 6 are mandatory and 3 are external. Mandatory content (83%). External assessment (46%).